Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Um, I do not think he did anything?
Decisions
Before the transfer Dr. A met with Ben and I and said that we had 8 great embabies and 6 ok embabies. We decided to transfer the best 2 embabies. Per Dr. A, at my age (29) 2 is the recommended amount to transfer. I am fine with this number and had planned on putting 2 in all along. Ben agreed.
Challenge Accepted
Dr. A proceeded to say that out of his last cycle, 5 patients that were 29 were pregnant with twins now. I do not know out of how many. However, I say challenge accepted. My brother has twins (clomid) and he can do it, so can't I. Granted my brother has mom/MIL that live within 5 minutes whereas our parents both live 11 hours away. I still have faith in us!
Transfer
The transfer went so well I told Ben afterwards that I do not think the doctor did anything. It was so simple, painless, and quick that I really did not do anything. It was awesome! Best part yet!
I wasn't prescribed valium like others have been and I really did not need it. I was anxious but completely fine. I expected it to be a little difficult. The doctor that did my IUI would have trouble opening my cervix but not Dr. A (A for Awesome!)
Freezing
The lab should be calling daily to let us know how the remaining embabies are growing and when they will be able to freeze. I am expecting around 6 or 7!
Other News
I checked my recent CPA grade. I PASSED!!! I am now 75% done with my CPA! I have one more test on regulations/taxation and then I am done. The end is near! I hope to take the exam some time early May. I am just not sure when yet.
In regards to my last post, I am still bloated beyond belief and uncomfortable. But I have decided it is more related to constipation than OHSS. Dr. A stated it was normal with the meds I am on and the anaesthesia and to add fiber to my diet. Done!
Update
Lab just called. We were only able to freeze 3 embabies. So much for my 6 or 7... but 3 frozen embabies is still great and I am still happy!
Before the transfer Dr. A met with Ben and I and said that we had 8 great embabies and 6 ok embabies. We decided to transfer the best 2 embabies. Per Dr. A, at my age (29) 2 is the recommended amount to transfer. I am fine with this number and had planned on putting 2 in all along. Ben agreed.
Challenge Accepted
Dr. A proceeded to say that out of his last cycle, 5 patients that were 29 were pregnant with twins now. I do not know out of how many. However, I say challenge accepted. My brother has twins (clomid) and he can do it, so can't I. Granted my brother has mom/MIL that live within 5 minutes whereas our parents both live 11 hours away. I still have faith in us!
Transfer
The transfer went so well I told Ben afterwards that I do not think the doctor did anything. It was so simple, painless, and quick that I really did not do anything. It was awesome! Best part yet!
I wasn't prescribed valium like others have been and I really did not need it. I was anxious but completely fine. I expected it to be a little difficult. The doctor that did my IUI would have trouble opening my cervix but not Dr. A (A for Awesome!)
Freezing
The lab should be calling daily to let us know how the remaining embabies are growing and when they will be able to freeze. I am expecting around 6 or 7!
Other News
I checked my recent CPA grade. I PASSED!!! I am now 75% done with my CPA! I have one more test on regulations/taxation and then I am done. The end is near! I hope to take the exam some time early May. I am just not sure when yet.
In regards to my last post, I am still bloated beyond belief and uncomfortable. But I have decided it is more related to constipation than OHSS. Dr. A stated it was normal with the meds I am on and the anaesthesia and to add fiber to my diet. Done!
Update
Lab just called. We were only able to freeze 3 embabies. So much for my 6 or 7... but 3 frozen embabies is still great and I am still happy!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
I want to feel 'Normal' again!
I know I signed up for all of this and I am very grateful to have 9 good, great embabies and 5 ok embabies. It just I want to feel like myself again.
It's 3 days post retreival and I am still in pain. Mostly when I walk or one of the dogs accidently touches my belly. I am bloated to no end. I am emotionally and tired. I can lay on the couch all day sleeping on and off and still sleep all night.
Today, I went with a friend to see a movie and then out for lunch. I left lunch early, not eating anything, and barely made it home before vomiting. And sorry next sentence is a little TMI but I was vomiting with such force that it was coming out of my nose too.
I called Dr. A and he said it was ok an prescribed some meds for the vomiting. So far so good.
I just want to feel 'normal' again. Or at lease not be sore anymore. My transfer is on Tuesday. Hopefully, tye next time I am sick is because someone has implanted and is growig strong.
It's 3 days post retreival and I am still in pain. Mostly when I walk or one of the dogs accidently touches my belly. I am bloated to no end. I am emotionally and tired. I can lay on the couch all day sleeping on and off and still sleep all night.
Today, I went with a friend to see a movie and then out for lunch. I left lunch early, not eating anything, and barely made it home before vomiting. And sorry next sentence is a little TMI but I was vomiting with such force that it was coming out of my nose too.
I called Dr. A and he said it was ok an prescribed some meds for the vomiting. So far so good.
I just want to feel 'normal' again. Or at lease not be sore anymore. My transfer is on Tuesday. Hopefully, tye next time I am sick is because someone has implanted and is growig strong.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Fertilization Report
Of the 28 eggs, 16 were injected and 14 have fertilized!!!
Hope they keep growing!
Hope they keep growing!
The Retreival
Ok, I apologize if this makes me sound like a baby but please realize I have never ever been in surgery.
I was nervous yesterday since I never been in surgery. Ben has been in a couple of surgeries since we have been married (nothing serious). I am ab excellent care giver and I know what Ben needs as a patient. However, I was concerned about the two of us switching positions.
The nervousness made me quiet. I think they expected me to ask more question but I was blank. Basically, they are the professionals, they know what they are doing. I trust them.
Once back into the room, I was given a gown and then the nurse came in and put in my IV. She did a great job but it still hurt some. Next, I kissed Ben goodbye and I went into surgery.
I have a 'piercing' so they checked to make sure it was ok to leave in. It was ok. But I did not care and kind of wished they would have removed it. It was an act of rebellion. It does not do anything, just decoration.
Anyways, I remember the medicine going in and burning and then the mext thing I remember is waking up in the recovery room cold and in pain. They covered me up with another blanket and gave me morphine! I did not think I was in morphine pain but the pain sure did alleviate!
I am sure what you really care about: we got 28 eggs! Thats right, 28 eggs! Which is great but at the same time we are keeping watch of OHSS. Hopefully, nothing crazy happens the next couple of days and we will be able to transfer on Sunday/Tuesday!
Once home, the medicines made me sick a couple of times. So recovery was not fast.
Ben was awesome! He took such good care of me. I love him!
Fingers crossed that we have a good fertilization report today!!
I was nervous yesterday since I never been in surgery. Ben has been in a couple of surgeries since we have been married (nothing serious). I am ab excellent care giver and I know what Ben needs as a patient. However, I was concerned about the two of us switching positions.
The nervousness made me quiet. I think they expected me to ask more question but I was blank. Basically, they are the professionals, they know what they are doing. I trust them.
Once back into the room, I was given a gown and then the nurse came in and put in my IV. She did a great job but it still hurt some. Next, I kissed Ben goodbye and I went into surgery.
I have a 'piercing' so they checked to make sure it was ok to leave in. It was ok. But I did not care and kind of wished they would have removed it. It was an act of rebellion. It does not do anything, just decoration.
Anyways, I remember the medicine going in and burning and then the mext thing I remember is waking up in the recovery room cold and in pain. They covered me up with another blanket and gave me morphine! I did not think I was in morphine pain but the pain sure did alleviate!
I am sure what you really care about: we got 28 eggs! Thats right, 28 eggs! Which is great but at the same time we are keeping watch of OHSS. Hopefully, nothing crazy happens the next couple of days and we will be able to transfer on Sunday/Tuesday!
Once home, the medicines made me sick a couple of times. So recovery was not fast.
Ben was awesome! He took such good care of me. I love him!
Fingers crossed that we have a good fertilization report today!!
Monday, March 5, 2012
This is really happening?!?!
Besides having ridiculously swollen ovaries, everything is going well. I had an appointment today for my last bloodwork and u/s before the retreival.
I am now off of follistim completely. We are 'coasting' until retreival. They gave me Dostinex to help prevent OHSS. Retreival is set for Thursday afternoon. I start Dostinex tomorrow night. I trigger Wednesday morning at 3:15 AM!
This is really happening. I have been so good not worrying about the process, going with the flow, but today after the phone call setting everything up, it hit me right square in the forehead. It is really, truly happening.
I am at a loss for words. I guess I am still processing everything.
Good luck to all the retreivals this week!
I am now off of follistim completely. We are 'coasting' until retreival. They gave me Dostinex to help prevent OHSS. Retreival is set for Thursday afternoon. I start Dostinex tomorrow night. I trigger Wednesday morning at 3:15 AM!
This is really happening. I have been so good not worrying about the process, going with the flow, but today after the phone call setting everything up, it hit me right square in the forehead. It is really, truly happening.
I am at a loss for words. I guess I am still processing everything.
Good luck to all the retreivals this week!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Appointment #2
This morning went well. I was in and out without any wait. My right ovary has about 8-10 follies and my left ovary has 5 follies. Lining was really good. They called this afternoon with the results of my bloodwork. It turns out the my estrogen level (EL) was pretty high. They changed my dosage of follistim from 225 units to 75 units. I'm not sure what all this means. I have researched with Dr. Goggle. Apparently, if my EL is too high and does not come down they may cancel my cycle. That would absolutely suck. However, I have faith that it will come down. The thing that does piss me off is the fact I told them that I am sensitive to these meds. I overstimulated on the lowest dosage of clomid for pete's sake! Anyways, I am not that concerned. I may be naive but I have hope that this will all work out.
On a good note, I am now on spring break! My university completely shuts down for spring break! I don't have to go to work until March 12th!!! I needed this break... Work has been crazy busy with investgations!
Now, I am charging my nook in preparation of this horrible storm coming thru this evening. I have our tornado shelter all prepped! For those in the path of the storm stay safe! Ben is working tonight so hopefully nothing goes through the city!
On a good note, I am now on spring break! My university completely shuts down for spring break! I don't have to go to work until March 12th!!! I needed this break... Work has been crazy busy with investgations!
Now, I am charging my nook in preparation of this horrible storm coming thru this evening. I have our tornado shelter all prepped! For those in the path of the storm stay safe! Ben is working tonight so hopefully nothing goes through the city!
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